Triax ST-HD527 CI User manual

Brand: Triax

Model: ST-HD527 CI

Category: TV set-top boxes

Type: User manual

TRIAX ST-HD527 CI

Digital Combo Receiver

305014

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Not to be copied, used or translated in part or whole without prior consent in writing except

approval of ownership of copyright and copyright law.

Warranty

This warranty does not cover parts which may become defective due to misuse of the information

contained in this manual.

Trademark Acknowledgment and license notice

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to

1996)

Declaration of Conformity No. 4296, 22nd August 2006

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Table of Contents

Safety Instructions .................................................................................................................. 5

Correct Handling of Batteries ................................................................................................. 5

Declaration of Conformity ....................................................................................................... 6

General Information ................................................................................................. 7

1.1 Main Features ........................................................................................................................................ 7

1.2 For Your Safety .............................................................................................................................. 8

1.3 Unpacking ................................................................................................................................ 8

1.4 General Operation of the TRIAX ST-HD527CI………………………………………………..8

1.5 Remote Control Unit (RCU)…………………………………..…………………………………….9

1.6 Front Panel………………………………………………………………………………………10

1.7 Rear Panel (connections)..………………………………………………………………………10

2. First Time Installation……………………………………………………………………………11

2.0 Easy Installation ………………….………………………………………………………….11

2.1

Easy Installation – Terrestrial ……...………………………………………………………………….11

2.2 Easy Installation - Satellite…………………………………………..…………………………………

3.0 Navigating the menu screens……………………………….……………………………….12

3.1 User Installation…………………………………………………………………………………….13

3.1.1 Antenna Setup :Fixed………………………………………………………………………….13

3.2 Channel Search Menu…………………………………………………………………………….14

3.3 System Setting…………………………………………………………………………………….15

3.4 Air Download . ……………………………………………………………………………………16

3.5 Parental Lock……………………………………………………………………………………..16

3.6 Factory Default…………………………………………………………………………………....17

4.0 Receiver Information ..………..……………………………………………………………...17

5.0 Common Interface………….….………………………………………………………….….18

5.1 Installing the Conditional Access Modules and Smartcards…………….…………………….…18

5.2 CAM Manager………………………………………………………………………………….....

6.0 General Viewing Function .………………………………………………..………………………..

6.1 Select Channel…………………………………………………………….…………………..…..19

6.2 Pause the frame………………………………………………………………………………….19

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6.3 Previous Channel Recall ............................................................................................................. 20

6.4 TV & Radio Mode ......................................................................................................................... 20

6.5 Channel Information ..................................................................................................................... 20

6.6 Volume & Audio Control .............................................................................................................. 20

7.0 Channel Manager ............................................................................................................................. 21

7.1 TV Channel Manager .................................................................................................................. 21

7.1.1 Favourite Channels ................................................................................................................... 21

7.1.2 Parental Lock…………………………………………………………………………….23

7.2 HDD Manager…………………………………………………………………………….24

7.3 Copy Settings to USB Device…………………………………………………………...25

7.4 Restore settings from USB Device……………………………………………………..25

8.0 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide)………………………………………………………..25

9.0 Timer……………………………………………………………………………………………26

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Warning! Important Safety Instruction

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE, REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Safety precautions:

The receiver has been manufactured in accordance with international safety standards .For your own safety you should

read the notes on safety precautions carefully, and take note of them ,before operating your new receiver .For your own

safety please be sure to follow these safety precautions ;

1. When installing the receiver, ensure there is a gap of approximately 5cm around

the receiver to enable air to circulate freely and prevent overheating.

2 Do not install this equipment in a confined space such as a book case or similar

unit. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with

items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

3, No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the

apparatus;

4, The receiver shall not be exposed to dripping

splashing

;

No objects filled with liquids, such as vases.

5, The mains plug is used as a disconnect device, the disconnect

device shall remain readily operable and accessible.

6, Power cord must be placed correctly. Do not touch the power

Cord and switch when your hands are damp or wet.

7, The normal operating temperature of the receiver is between

5°C and 40°C. Use the apparatus only in moderate climates.

(Not in tropical climates).

8, The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire etc. Take attention to the

environmental aspects of battery disposal.

Correct Handling of Batteries:

Batteries can contain toxins. Take care that the batteries do not get into children‟s hands. Children might put

batteries in their mouths and swallow them.

Leaking batteries can cause damage to the remote control. If the receiver is not used for a long time, take the

batteries out of the remote control.

Batteries may contain toxins that damage the environment. For this reason, it is absolutely essential that you

dispose of the batteries in accordance with the legal provisions that are in force in your country at the time. Never

throw batteries away in your normal household refuse. This is a requirement of the Battery and Accumulators

directive.

The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire etc

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Declaration of Conformity

Company Name: Triax UK Ltd

Company Address: Abergorki Industrial Estate,

Treorchy, Rhondda-Cynon-Taff

CF42 6DL, UK

Object of the Declaration: Triax ST-HD527 CI Digital Combo Receiver, 305014.

The object of the declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the

following documents:

Low voltage directive 2006/95/EC

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC

WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC

Batteries and Accumulators Directive 2006/66/EC

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC

REACH Regulation 1907/2006/EC

CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC

Packaging Directive 94/62/EC

The product identified above complies with the relevant EC Directives by meeting the following

standards:

BS EN55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006 Test Limits for STB Receivers Disturbance Characteristics

BS EN55020:2007 Test Limits for STB Receivers Immunity Characteristics

BS EN60065:2002:A1:2006+A11:2008 Audio and Video Equipment Safety Requirements

BS EN 61000-3-2:2006 Test Limits for EMC Harmonic Currents

BS EN61000-3-3:1995+A1:2001+A2:2005 Test Limits for EMC Voltage Changes and fluctuations

The Declaration of Conformity is made in relation to the associated tests carried out and verified by

our suppliers and their authorised test facilities.

Signed for and on behalf of:

TRIAX UK LTD

KEVIN EDWARDS…………………………………………………………………QUALITY MANAGER.

January 2010

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1.0 General Information

The TRIAX ST-HD527CI allows you to view Satellite and Terrestrial programmes. It will receive

Standard Definition, (SD), Terrestrial channels and Standard plus High Definition, (HD),

satellite channels. (Note that reception of High Definition satellite channels depends on what is

being broadcast by the service provider). High Definition channels can be viewed on HD ready

TV‟s via a HDMI cable, (not included). This user guide covers the installation of the TRIAX ST-

HD527CI and the necessary steps to operate various features. It also explains special features

available only in this TRIAX ST-HD527CI in detail, and will allow you to take full advantage of these

features.

1.1 Main Features

Support MPEG-1 ISO/IEC 11172-2, MPEG-2 MP@ML and MP@HL, ISO/IEC 13818-2,

MPEG-4 AVC MP@L4 and HP@L4.1

DVB-S (ETS 300 421), DVB-S2 (EN 302 307) compliant.

DVB-T(ETS 300 744)

2 Slot common interface for Viaccess, Irdeto, CryptoWorks, Nagravision, Conax, SECA and

more. (Conax Embedded).

Digital Audio with Dolby Digital support.

Stores up to 4000 channels

PVR function when an external USB memory device is connected, (not included)

Record Terrestrial programmes while watching a Satellite programme and vice versa.

Simple software upgrade and data download via the USB port

Box to Box copying via the USB port

Logical Channel Numbering, (LCN).

Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) – 7 Day on Terrestrial, Now / Next on Satellite.

On Screen Display, (OSD)

Multi video output –Component Video Y/Pb/Pr, Digital Video HDMI, CVBS for TV SCART

OUT (w/ OSD), CVBS for VCR SCART OUT (w/o OSD), CVBS for VCR SCART IN.

SCPC/MCPC receivable from C/Ku band satellite

Multi LNB controlled by DiSEqC 1 .2 and 22KHz, 0/1 2 volt switching.

256 colour On-Screen-Display

Automatic PAL/NTSC conversion

Automatic last channel saving

1.2 For Your Safety

Allow clear space around the TRIAX ST-HD527CI for sufficient ventilation

Do not cover the TRIAX ST-HD527CI or place it on a unit that emits heat

Use a soft cloth and a mild solution of washing liquid to clean the casing (switch receiver off)

Do not connect or change cables when the TRIAX ST-HD527CI is plugged in

Do not remove any covers

Do not allow the unit to be exposed to extreme heat, cold or humid conditions

Never allow liquids, spray or other materials to come into contact with the inside of the model.

1.3 Unpacking

Unpack the TRIAX ST-HD527CI and check to make sure that all of the following items are

included in the packaging.

1 x Triax ST-HD527CI

1 x Remote Control Unit (RCU)

1 x Scart Lead

Battery pack for Remote Control Unit

1 x User Guide

1.4 General Operation of the TRIAX ST-HD527CI

The everyday operation of your TRIAX ST-HD527CI is based on a series of user friendly On

Screen Displays. (OSD‟s), and menus. These menus will help you get the most from your TRIAX

ST-HD527CI, guiding you through installation, channel organizing, viewing and many other

functions.

All functions can be carried out using the buttons on the RCU, and some of the functions can also

be carried out using the buttons on the front panel.

Please be aware that new software may change the functionality of the TRIAX ST-HD527CI.

Should you experience any difficulties with the operation of your TRIAX ST-HD527CI, please

consult the relevant section of this manual, or alternatively, call your Triax dealer.

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1.5 Remote Control Unit, (RCU)

Figure 1: Remote Control Unit

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1.6 Front Panel

Standby, Menu, Enter, PR-, PR+, Vol-, Vol+, Exit

Figure 2: Front Panel

1.7 Rear Panel (Connections)

Figure 3: Rear Panel

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2. First Time Installation:

2.0 Easy Installation:

When the Triax ST-HD527CI is switched on for the first time, (or after a factory reset), the “Easy

Installation” menu is shown. Use the < > buttons on the RCU to select the desired language, country

and screen format, (if different to the default settings).

If you wish to proceed with the “Easy Installation”, (recommended), press the Blue button on the

RCU to “Continue” and follow the on screen instructions, alternatively, press the Yellow button on the

RCU to enter the “Main Menu”.

If “Easy Installation” is selected, the following screens will be displayed. Follow the On Screen

instructions to scan and save Terrestrial and Satellite channels.

2.1 Easy Installation –Terrestrial:

2.1.1 Channel Search:

Select whether you need to search for Free To Air, (FTA),

channels only, (FTA ON), or all channels, (FTA OFF).

Select Auto or Manual Search

Available TV and Radio stations will be listed.

When the scan is complete, press “” to continue.

2.2 Easy Installation – Satellite:

2.2.1 Channel Search:

The default satellite is Astra / Eurobird (28.2° / 28.5°E)

Use the   buttons on the RCU to change the default satellite.

If only Free To Air, (FTA), channels are required, select “FTA Only” and press “”.

Press the Blue button on the RCU to start the scan.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3.0 Navigating the Menu screens:

If you skip “Easy Installation” or press the “Menu” button on the RCU, the “Main Menu” is displayed.

The “Main Menu” gives access to 5 sub- menus as below:

Channel Manager

Timer

User Installation

Receiver Information

Access Control

During installation, use the

 





buttons on the RCU to select the option and press the “



”

button to confirm a selection.

You can also use the numeric keys on the RCU to enter a numeric value.

To escape the menu system at anytime, press

EXIT

key on the RCU.

3.1 User Installation

This menu consists of 6 sub-menus as shown below.

Antenna Setup

Channel Search

System Setting

Air Download

Parental Lock

Factory Default

3.1.1 Antenna Setup

–

Fixed

Antenna

: You can select a maximum of 15 antennas for the required satellites.

Type

: Fixed

Satellite

: Select the required satellite.

LNB Type:

Select your LNB type, (Normal, Universal, LNBF).

LNB Freq

: Enter the LNB frequency applicable to your LNB using the numeric keys on the

RCU. If you have a dual LNB, enter the correct value.

Tone: (0KHz, 22KHz,None)

: Select the tone required to configure the antenna.

DiSEqC

: Select None, Port1, Port2, Port3, Port4.

DVB-T Antenna feed 5V:

To power an active antenna, select ON, OFF (Default off).

Select EXIT to finish antenna setup.

3.2 Channel Search Menu:

Select the services you wish to scan, (Terrestrial, Satellite or both)

3.2.1 Terrestrial:

For the Terrestrial Channel Search see section 2.1.1

3.2.2 Satellite:

Antenna

: Select your antenna number.

2. Satellite

: Select desired satellite using the < > buttons on the RCU. Information on the

selected satellite is displayed on the right side of the screen.

EDIT: To EDIT certain preprogrammed parameters such as Transponder, Frequency,

Symbol Rate, Polarization and 22 KHz information, press the RED button on the RCU.

4. Position : Disabled

5. Transponder

: Select desired transponder. Pressing the

“



”

key will display a drop down

box which lists the transponders and allows a transponder to be selected.

6. Frequency & Symbol Rate

: Edit the Frequency and Symbol Rate.

7. Polarization

: Select Horizontal or Vertical.

Search Mode: Select the required satellite search mode as follows:

Search 1 Sat

: Allows you to search channels using the arrow keys.

Search TP

: Search channels in one TP, which has been selected from the

TP column

Search Network

: This setting will search all channels at once on all satellites.

The TRIAX ST-HD527CI will automatically search channels for TV and Radio.

During this procedure you can see a list of the previously searched channels in the

Searched

List Box on the screen.

3.3 System Setting:

The

System Setting

menu allows you to set items according to your requirements.

1. OSD Language

: Select the required language for the On Screen Display.

2. Audio Language

: Select the priority audio language (provided that this language is

supported by the channel).

3. Subtitle:

Select Subtitle Language

4. Screen Format

: Select the required screen format, (Auto, 4:3, 16:9 and 4:3 Letterbox available)

5. Resolution:

Select the required screen resolution,

(

1080i,720P,576P)

6. Start On Channel

: If you press

“



”

key, the channel list can be displayed. Select the required

channel from the list and the ST-HD527CI will boot up to this channel when switched on.

7. Sort Channel by LCN:

Logical Channel Numbers. When ON, Terrestrial channels will

be listed in order, e.g. BBC1 = Ch 1, BBC2 = Ch 2, etc. (Default setting is ON).

8. Partition number:

Usually you get information real time from the satellite automatically

but sometimes they transmit the wrong information. In this case, you can adjust the real time

using this function.

4 Air Download:

This feature allows you to set up the receiver to search and download software which is

transmitted „over the air‟ from Satellite.

Note: This feature can only be used if the information is being transmitted

3.5 Parental Lock:

This function allows you to lock the channel with a password in order to prevent children from

accessing the channel.

You can also protect your installed data and information using the

Install Lock

How to change the Password

1. Enter the current password.

2. Select

of Parental Lock.

3. Enter new password.

4. Confirm your new password entering new password again.

Note

: Default password is 0000

Warning

: Once you change the password, please keep it safely.

3.6 Factory Default

If you want to bring TRIAX ST-HD527CI back to the factory default condition, select Factory

Default and press the

“



”

button on the RCU.

A warning message will be displayed. To confirm, select “OK” and press

“



”

Warning

: On selecting factory default you will lose all of data and information, which was

previously installed.

4.0 Receiver Information:

View the current receiver information.

5.0 Common Interface

The Triax ST-HD527CI has embedded Conax. If Conax encrypted channels are required then

they can be accessed by inserting the relevant Smartcard into the Card Reader slot.

By Inserting the relevant Conditional Access Module, (CAM), and Smartcard, various

scrambled channels encrypted by Viaccess, Nagravision, Irdeto, Cryptoworks and SECA can

also be decoded.

There are two CAM slots and one Card Reader. These are located behind the fold down cover

on the front panel of the receiver.

5.1 Installing the Conditional Access Modules and Smartcards

To be able to receive scrambled digital satellite channels you need a Smartcard and a Common

Interface CA (Conditional Access) module from the Service Provider of your choice. (Note: You do

not require a CAM to receive Conax encrypted channels, only a suitable Smartcard).

The Smartcard and the CA module may also provide access to special menus not described in

this manual. If so, please follow the instructions from the Service Provider.

Only free to air channels are available without the Smartcard and CA Module.

Insert the CA Module in the slot of the TRIAX ST-HD527CI and insert the Smartcard into the

CA module. This will give you access to scrambled channels.

Note

: TRIAX ST-HD527CI has 2 slots for CA Module

5.2 CAM Manager

Select “Access Control” / “Common Interface” from the Main Menu. The TRIAX ST-HD527CI

detects and shows the names of the CA Module which you have inserted in the slots.

Select slot 1 or slot 2.

You will then see the information provided by the Program provider.

Note

: This information may be different for each Program Provider.

6. General Viewing Function

The following describes the basic functions of your TRIAX ST-HD527CI while watching

satellite or Terrestrial TV or listening to Radio channels.

TRIAX ST-HD527CI enables you to watch Free To Air Satellite and Terrestrial channels or

various scrambled channels if the relevant CAMs and Smart cards are installed. It will

receive Standard Definition, (SD), Terrestrial channels and Standard plus High Definition,

(HD), satellite channels. (Note that reception of High Definition satellite channels

depends on what is being broadcast by the service provider). High Definition channels

can be viewed on HD ready TV‟s via a HDMI cable, (not included).

Programmes can also be recorded, using the PVR functions. This requires an external

memory device, (not included), connected to the ST-HD527CI via the USB connector.

While watching a programme, the current channel information can be displayed on the

bottom of the screen if you press the “i “ button on the RCU.

6.1 Select Channel

To select a channel, use the

PR+, PR-

keys on the front panel or Ch+, Ch- keys on the

RCU. Alternatively enter the channel number using the numeric keys on the RCU.

In addition to the above functions, there is a more convenient way to change the channel to be

viewed.

Press

“



”

key on the RCU and the channel list will be displayed on the screen. By pressing

“” again or the

EXIT

key on the RCU, the channel list will disappear.

To select a channel, use the “, ” buttons on the RCU to navigate up or down the channel

list. The selected channel will be highlighted. Press the “” button on the RCU to watch the

selected channel.

To scroll up or scroll down the channel list a page at a time, press the “Page Up” or “Page

Down” buttons on the RCU. Alternatively press the “ ” buttons on the RCU.

6.2 Pause the frame

Press the

Pause

, (II |

),

button

on the RCU to pause the screen. To resume viewing, press

the

Pause

, (II |

),

button

again.

6.3 Previous Channel Recall

Press the “BACK” button on the RCU to toggle between the current and previously watched

channel.

6.4 TV & Radio Mode

Press the “

TV/RADIO”

button

on the RCU to toggle between TV and Radio modes.

6.5 Channel Information

Every time you change channels, you will receive program information for a few seconds.

While watching the channel you can see the current channel information at anytime by

pressing the

INFO, (“i”),

button on the RCU.

6.6 Volume & Audio Control

6.6.1. Volume Control

To increase or decrease volume:

Use the VOL+, VOL- buttons on the front panel

Use the VOL+, VOL- buttons on the RCU

Use the “ ” buttons on the RCU.

6.6.2 Mute

To mute the sound, press the MUTE button on the RCU. To bring back the normal sound, press

the MUTE button again.

6.6.3. Audio Control

Press the L/R button on the RCU to select one of three possible Audio settings (Left, Right

and Stereo)

The current audio setting will be displayed in the channel information

6.6.4 Language Selection

Press the

AUDIO

key on the RCU repeatedly to select audio-language. This is dependent on the

transmission of the audio signal.

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